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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.05, 1,057.08 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.05, 1,057.08 and 434.49 is: 599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.05 : 1,057.08 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.05/1,057.08 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.05x = 1,057.08 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.05x = 459,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,290.69/766.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.56

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